Hundreds more households living in Māori and public homes are set to benefit from locally generated, clean power under the government fund set up to trial small-scale renewable energy projects.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on a proposed requirement for a minimum onshore fuel stockholding level and the options for how it can be achieved.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has appointed 20 representatives from industry, NGOs, iwi and Māori groups to join government agencies and a regulator to form the new Energy Hardship Reference Group.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened a consultation today seeking feedback on options for displaying Clean Vehicle information to consumers.

We are consulting on the draft replacement New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (NZEECS).

This consultation seeks feedback on expanding the purpose of an existing energy levy.

This discussion paper provides the basis for public consultation on the proposed fee options for permitted petroleum and minerals activity. The proposals outlined in this document are preliminary only and are subject to change. The closing date for submissions is midday, Friday, 12 August 2016.

Consultation is now closed on options for amending the Gas Act 1992.

Submissions are closed on the discussion document for the Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991. The review sought to ensure the Act’s settings contribute to mining that responsibly balances environmental, social, and economic considerations and meets the evolving needs of New Zealand’s society.

Consultation has now closed on the vision for hydrogen in New Zealand green paper.